Updating Firmware Prior To Connecting A Tape Device; Installing And Configuring A Tape Device - IBM BladeCenter S SAS RAID Controller Module Installation And User Manual

Updating firmware prior to connecting a tape device

Before you connect a tape device to your SAS RAID Module, make sure you have
the latest firmware updates. Perform the following steps to prepare your IBM
BladeCenter S for the installation of the tape device.
1. Update the firmware on the Advanced Management Module to a version that
2. Update the SAS RAID Module firmware to the latest supported version. For
3. Ensure you have the latest version of IBM Storage Configuration Manager. For

Installing and configuring a tape device

Perform the following steps to connect a tape device to the SAS RAID Module.
1. Make sure that both SAS RAID Modules and the tape device are powered on.
2. Download and install the tape device drivers for the supported operating
3. Attach the host end of the SAS interface cable to the SAS connector on the tape
4. Attach the other end of the host SAS interface cable to one of the four ports on
5. Enable the external ports on the SAS RAID Module via the Advanced
6. Verify the tape device is visible to your operating system platform. For
7. Verify the tape device is visible to IBM Storage Configuration Manager.
8. If the tape device is not visible after completing these steps, contact IBM
For additional information about the supported tape devices, go to
http://www.ibm.com/support.
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IBM SAS RAID Controller Module: Installation and User's Guide IBM BladeCenter S SAS RAID Controller Module
supports the SAS RAID Module.
detailed instructions, see Chapter 6, "Updating firmware," on page 33.
instructions on installing IBM Storage Configuration Manager, see the IBM
Storage Configuration Manager Planning, Installation, and Configuration Guide at
http://www.ibm.com/support.
system platform. For a list of supported tape devices, see the BladeCenter-S
Interoperability Guide at http://www.ibm.com/support.
device.
the SAS RAID Module.
Management Module.
a. Log into the Advanced Management Module.
b. Select I/O Module Tasks > Admin/Power/Restart > I/O Module Advanced
Setup.
c. Select I/O Module 3 from the Select a Module menu.
d. Select Enabled from the Fast Post menu.
e. Select Enabled from the External ports menu.
f. Click Save.
g. Repeat these steps for I/O Module 4.
information on device management, consult the documentation supplied with
your operating system.
a. Log into IBM Storage Configuration Manager.
b. Select BC-S SAS RAID Module > Configuration > SAS Ports.
c. Verify the status of the port to ensure the tape device is visible.
support.